Fine ArtsPainting, sculpture, and similar forms of artistic expression. Brueghel Painting Sells for $7 Million
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-18 14:01
The Kermesse of St. George, by Pieter Brueghel the Younger, was among the paintings auctioned at Sotheby's recently.
Exhibit on Flemish engravings on display in Minneapolis
Submitted by Karen on Tue, 2004-12-14 08:49
"Flemish Fantasia: Invention and Imagination in Sixteenth Century Flemish Engravings" is on display at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts through February 27, 2005.
University Offers Intensive Turkish Study Opportunity
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-12 21:04
An intensive summer school seminar co-sponsored by University of Washington, Seattle and Harvard University will offer a number of classes designed to aid scholars in Turkish and Ottoman studies.
"Crusades: Myths and Realities" to Travel to Four Countries
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-12-12 11:14
An exhibition, funded by the European Union, of arts and artifacts from the Crusades has opened at the Municipal Arts Centre of Nicosia in Cyprus.
Seattle Art Museum Features Renaissance Exhibits
The Seattle Art Museum is currently running several exhibits of interest to medieval and renaissance researchers including Spain in the Age of Exploration 1492-1819.
"Song of Roland" Online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-12-08 12:27
The Online Medieval and Classical Library presents its 12th offering, "The Song of Roland."
National Geographic: Some Tattoos Traced to Crusades
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-12-04 12:08
An article by Cassandra Franklin-Barbajosa for National Geographic traces the history of tattoos, including the use of the Jerusalem cross during the Crusades.
Duccio painting acquired by the Metropolitan Museum
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-11-26 13:18
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has purchased the Stroganoff Madonna, the last known painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna still in private hands.
Exhibit seeks to identify the Master of the Embroidered Foliage
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2004-11-26 13:12
"Medieval Mystery," which explores the origins of a group of similar late 15th century Netherlandish paintings of the Virgin and Child, will be on display at the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, MA, through January 2.
London's Raphael Exhibit Garners Praise
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-25 12:12
Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times reviews the much-praised Raphael exhibit now showing at the National Gallery in London.
Photos and an original pantoum from Mists Investiture
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2004-11-19 10:09
It's not a misshapen creature that haunts an opera house! A pantoum is a 15th century Malaysian poetry form, and Sir Balthazar has written one in honor of Princess Quentyn of the Mists. Balthazar has also published his photos from the Investiture.
Stolen Titian Painting Recovered
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-11-11 12:04
Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac, a 16th century painting believed to be by Renaissance master Titian, was recovered recently after being stolen from a collector's home.
Renaissance Painter Rediscovered
Submitted by lilli on Mon, 2004-11-08 16:27
Pope Urban VIII's nephew stole 2 altar paintings from a church in Urbino in 1632 and smuggled them to Rome. Today these paintings are being displayed and ascribed to the original painter, Fra Carnevale.
Wodeford Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2004-10-26 14:53
Lady Jehanne de Wodeford's home page contains information on European and Japanese clothing and fans, plus original songs and poetry by Jehanne herself and by "Lady Makiwara" (an alternate persona). The poetry includes both haiku and an older form known as waka (or tanka, or uta).
On My Quest
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2004-10-26 11:01
A blog by Andrew Blackwood MacBaine the Purple, a noted bard in the Middle Kingdom. Contains original song lyrics and poetry by the man known as "Purple" to friends and audiences around the Known World.
Discovery Channel: Michelangelo's David Not Perfect
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-23 15:25
Michelangelo's David, long thought to be the model of male perfection, is not as perfect as once believed. He is missing a back muscle.
14th Century Fresco Discovered in Siena, Italy
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-17 15:02
A well-preserved fresco dating to 1370 has been found on the wall of the Santa Maria della Scala hospital museum in Siena, Italy.
Somerled: Scotland's Unsung Hero
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-10-16 08:09
If it weren't for Somerled, Scotland's unsung hero, residents of the country might be speaking Norwegian.
Picts: Barbarians or Cultured Artists?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-10-10 08:02
The "pestulant" Picts of legend may actually have been "a highly sophisticated people with an intimate knowledge of the Bible and Roman classical literature."
Web Gallery of Art
The Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum, as well as a searchable database, featuring European painting and sculpture from the 12th-18th centuries.
Unleash your Inner Leonardo
Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2004-10-03 11:30
The point of this Themes list is for you to unleash the inner Leonardo da Vinci in the children. He was inventor, writer, painter, scientist and mathematician, to name but a few of his occupations. If we all had just a little Leonardo in us, the world might be a better place.
Grand Flaming Marshmallow Balrog Contest Winner Announced
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-26 14:56
For those with lots of time on their hands, here's your chance to get involved in a new artform: Marshmallow Sculpting.
New Yorker: Why Read Shakespeare?
Adam Gopnik, Critic at Large for the New Yorker, offers his opinion on why Shakepeare remains "the necessary poet".
StarBanner.com: Knights Templar depiction in "The Da Vinci Code" is "hogwash", say scholars
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-09-17 10:16
Amanda Greene reports on the mythology of the Knights Templars and their portrayal in books such as The Da Vinci Code. Is it fact ot fiction?
Torlonia Marbles to be open to the public
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-09-15 14:43
A collection of more than 600 marble statues and tombs from the Roman period will once again be open to the public.
Happy 500th Birthday David!
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-12 11:33
The city of Florence is celebrating the 500th anniversary of the unveiling of Michelangelo's statue of David.
Medieval Music: Charms to Soothe the Savage Breast
Submitted by Aoife on Sun, 2004-09-12 09:10
This week Dame Aoife shares links relating to medieval and renaissance music.
Science Aids Renaissance Art Restoration
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004-09-05 17:46
Computers are being used to help restore several Renaissance paintings by showing how the art works originally appeared.
Paris Museum Garden Inspired by Tapestry
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004-09-03 20:25
The medieval garden at the Hotel de Cluny, France's National Museum of the Middle Ages, was inspired by medieval tapestries.
Notes to the Wise: Writing the Medieval Missive
Submitted by Aoife on Wed, 2004-08-04 09:48
This week, Dame Aoife offers her links about how to write letters forsoothly and includes links on how to write award recommendations.
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